Chris's China diary 6e6p3e
Having worked in China for a year as an English teacher, Chris from London fell in love with the country. He decided to return to China as a student and study Mandarin Chinese.
March 09 6w3a3j
Ready to return to the UK 4p2t1k
Chris is preparing to move back to the UK. He looks back at his time in China and reflects on what helped him most to learn Mandarin.
Nov 08 - Sep 07 1f495a
China in Hollywood 68h3d
Chris's new job in a translation team for a Chinese film company has taken him to tinseltown: China discovers Hollywood (and vice versa).
The big game t5u1h
Chris has problems with his visa, ires the beautification of Beijing before the Olympics and gets a job offer he can't refuse.
Disaster h504h
Chris's of the terrible tragedy that has hit China when the earthquake caused the death of thousands of people.
Business, man 2p4w4v
Chris is back with his diary, talking about what's it like doing business in China and how the Olympic protests are perceived by the Chinese public.
Kick-off meeting in Bali 161i4w
Chris is taken by his company to a four-day 'all expenses paid' trip to Bali island. As this is Chris's last diary update he is reflecting on the last three years.
March 07 - May 06 6v1w5t
A trip to Hong Kong III 5k4t5n
On the final leg of his journey to Hong Kong and Guilin, Chris gets enchanted by the misty views of Li Jiang river.
A trip to Hong Kong II 6i1h1k
Chris takes the cable car to the top of Victoria Peak to enjoy a stunning view of a rather crowded city.
A trip to Hong Kong I 712b6s
Part one of Chris's trip to Hong Kong and Guilin, starting with a lively taxi excursion to a cable car station.
Chinese New Year 1e265l
Chris enjoys the preparations for the Chinese New Year and talks about marriage!
Trip to Shanghai 42n5b
Chris goes on a business trip to Shanghai and takes that opportunity to visit The Old Town.
Getting used to the job 3b2e6y
Chris gets used to a new working environment and goes on a team building away day.
A new era 6ct6u
Chris has accepted a job in Beijing which means his days of being a student are over.
Italian and Korean atmosphere 4s23w
Chris went to an Italian cultural music festival in Chao Yang Park and enjoyed the World Cup games in the Beer Garden.
Amateur football in Beijing 3f713u
Chris has participated in the Year of the Dog football tournament. His team, the Beijing Scorpions, came first of course!
Apr 06 - Oct 05 1b4v1p
Happy to be a nerd z5l6t
Chris has started his new language course at the university and is giving his studies his full attention.
Festive seasons 406b72
Chris is having a good time celebrating festive seasons Eastern and Western style.
Extras! d5r19
Chris is on his way to fame and fortune by having been discovered as an extra for a Chinese TV series. He even had a speaking role.
A real Beijinger 1b5p3t
There is a saying that you are not a real Beijinger unless you've had a bike stolen. Chris has had his bike stolen three times now.
Flat-hunting 355942
Chris has had enough of dormitory life with its strict house rules and is looking for an apartment just for himself.
Sep 05 - May 05 3k4u26
The Great Wall experience II 6j216b
Chris continues his journey to the Great Wall and finds out what it's like to be a real warrior (with toy sword).
The Great Wall experience I 1q5wq
Chris is on his way to the coast of China where the Great Wall begins. He discovers that all train schedules are written in Chinese characters.
It's a scorcher 383r3d
It's sizzling hot, but street vendors endure the daily heat and are still very friendly, helpful and generous, as Chris finds out.
Campus life 6d1hn
Chris studies Mandarin Chinese together with other 'Westeners' while students from East Asia sit in a different class.
Back in Beijing 1g2g6c
After a long flight, Chris is picked up at Beijing airport by two friends and does some window shopping 'Oxford Street style'.
